Bronze Cross (Canada)

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Bronze Cross

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Awarded for| Candidates who successfully complete the Bronze Cross program.
Sponsored by| Lifesaving Society
Country| Canada
Reward(s)| Certificate
Website| www.lifesavingsociety.com/lifeguarding/bronze-cross.aspx

The Bronze Cross is a certification in water rescue that is the mainstay of the lifesaving training offered in Canada, and awarded by the Royal Life Saving Society of Canada. Before one can take the Bronze Cross course, the Bronze Medallion (Canada) is required.[1] With Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid certification, one can be an assistant lifeguard in some provinces.[2] For National Lifeguard Certification or to become an Instructor, a current or expired Bronze Cross and current Standard First Aid certification are required. The Bronze Cross endurance swim requirement is 400 meters in 11 minutes using either front swim, back swim, breast stroke throughout the swim.[3]

## Prerequisites

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The Lifesaving Society requires Bronze Cross candidates have obtained the following certifications, which may be current or expired:

* Bronze Medallion

## References

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1. ^ "Bronze Cross | Lifesaving Society - BC and Yukon". www.lifesaving.bc.ca. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
2. ^ "Lifesaving Society | Bronze Cross". www.lifesavingsociety.com. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
3. ^ "Lifesaving Society | Bronze Cross". Lifesaving Society. Retrieved 2022-07-18.

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International standards bodies|

* International Lifesaving Federation
* International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation

National societies|

* DLRG
* Lifesaving South Africa
* Royal Life Saving Society Commonwealth
* Australia
* Canada
* United Kingdom
* Surf Life Saving Australia
* Surf Life Saving New Zealand
* United States Lifesaving Association
* RFESS - Royal Spanish Lifesaving Association
* Wasserwacht

Sub-national societies|

* The Hong Kong Life Saving Society

Topics|

* Lifesaving
* Lifesaving (sport)
* Lifeguard
* Surf lifesaving
* First aid
* Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
* Drowning chain
* Rip current

Awards|

* Lifesaving Medal
* Albert Medal for lifesaving
* Bronze Medallion
* Canada
* United Kingdom
* Bronze Cross
* National Lifeguard

Life-saving appliances|

* Lifebuoy
* Rescue buoy
* Throw bag
* Life saving reel
* IRB
* Surf ski
* Paddle board

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